Times-Union Court News 01-26-1999

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Tim L. Drake, 42, and Suzanne N. Conrad, 32, both of EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse.
• Rodney Brian Espinoza, 24, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Kim Marie Stansbury, 27, Warsaw.
• Arturo Centeno, 24, and Isabel Nunez, 22, both of Michaels Street, Warsaw.
• Michael A. Williams, 30, and Michelle A. Hartsell, 29, both of North CR 800E, Syracuse.
• Brian Clayton Davis, 24, and Christina Rene Hott, 19, both of West Weber Road, Silver Lake.
• Justin Douglas Bailey, 19, Japan, and Jolene Marie Hurst, 18, EMS T9 Lane, Leesburg.
• Brian Michael Waltz, 23, Michigan, and Lynna Marie McKinley, 22, East Prestwick Drive, Warsaw.
• Jamie Martin Stiffler, 23, and Gwenda Lyn Busz, 18, both of South CR 700E, North Manchester.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lance L. Bailey and Jaime Prater Clark, $985.29; Kevin and Lois M. Cooksey, $580.29; Ralph E. Crawford and Denise J. Kintzel, $420.83; Dorothy and Daniel Ferrell, $1,630.52; Sherry L. Hursey Hardesty, $670.59; Linda L. Kinney, $306.16; Sherry and Byron K. Parsons, $473.85; Rhonda K. Phillips, $2,075.89; Elizabeth and Darrell Ruch, $273.44;
Also, Shaun A. Minglin, $238.32; John Laba, $340.17; Filiberto Castillo, $895.45; Jason R. Coleman, $1,747.51; Mark W. Davis, $437.54; Timothy and Kathy Garris, $332.56; Kristina D. and Roy D. Hatfield, $783.78; Joel and Carolyn McNicholas, $1,579.54; William N. Hyde and Janice M. Thomas, $607.02; Karen J. and Richard E. McCuddy, $207.19; and Teresa Rosenquist, $162.77.
• Gruel Enterprises, doing business as Mr. Steve's Rent-To-Own, vs. Gary Williamson. Plaintiff awarded $932.74.
• The May Department Store vs. Rick D. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $486.69.
• Superior Auto Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ashley Pennington, $2,054.18, and James P. Jr. and Theresa R. Berner, $742..
• Sterling Management, doing business as M-Dee Acres Apartments, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Blynn White, $1,512.50, and Christopher and Stephanie Keim, $745.50.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Sherman Gunnels. Plaintiff awarded $243.59.

Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Fred Osburn, Mentone.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in October was Michael McCord, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in June and license suspended one year was Angela Sauter, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After Accident - Fined $49.50 in July and sentenced to six days in jail was Jesse D. Bradley, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Michael Jacobs, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $125 in December and sentenced to two days in jail was Brenda Duty, Pierceton.
Fined $125 in November was Maria Valverde, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Steven Kurosky, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $200 in December was Jon Andrews, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Gerhid Homes, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Jeremy Doty, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in July was John Slone, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in December was Robert Castle, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June and license suspended 180 days was Jason Shaffer, Silver Lake.
Fined $25 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Richard Dunnuck, Burket.
Failure To Check In Deer - Fined $50 in December was William Hollandsworth, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in December was Patricia Villaverde, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Joseph Williams, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in August was Christopher Henson, Milford.
Battery - Fined $50 in August was David Light, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in July and sentenced to four days in jail was Matthew Manuel, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in June and sentenced to six days in jail was Lance Bailey, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Jason Shaffer, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in January was Daniel J. Shafer, 39, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in January were Mark Wiggs, 20, Pierceton, and Troy D. Martin, 33, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in December were Michael A. Anderson, 36, Warsaw; Steve M. Kauffman, 44, Nappanee; Joyce E. Richter, 56, Silver Lake; and Michael L. Faulkenberg, 20, North Webster.
Fined $25 in December was Robert Casey, 31, Milford.
Fined $27 in November was Travis E. Meade, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in October was Robert J. Vernatter, 18, Tippecanoe.
Fined $27 in August was Jerome S. Leedy, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January were Brian S. Breeden, 29, Warsaw; Michael D. Naish, 61, Winona Lake; Frank D. Garber, 42, Pierceton; and William S. Pietrzak, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Steven C. Van Dyke, 18, Warsaw; Brian E. Malik, 33, North Webster; Wesley C. Lederman, 18, Milford; William E. Pauwels, 51, Cromwell; Kevin J. Mitler, 24, Etna Green; Brent L. Cavender, 22, Nappanee; and Glen E. Miller, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in October was Timothy J. Bennett, 38, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September was Jason L. Scharf, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January 1998 was Jody L. Miller, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Daniel G. Hilliard, 50, Warsaw, and Jeremy D. Lawlor, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in November was Nathan T. Benyousky, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January was Keni S. Brown, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Angela M. DeGaetano, 16, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Ronald E. Rodriguez, 20, Pierceton.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Rodolfo Silva, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Angela Taylor, 23, Winona Lake; Mark W. Wiggs, 20, Pierceton; and Leah A. Gibson, 18, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in December was Tom A. Burley, 37, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Michael G. Fetters, 22, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January 1998 was Joshua J. Orcutt, 19, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in December was Scott A. Williamson, 22, Warsaw.
Allowing A Dog To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Nate T. Benyousky, 23, Warsaw.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in May was Rick Rapsavage, 45, Warsaw.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Chelsa L. Skees, 17, Warsaw.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Criminal Mischief - (July) John Slone, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (December) Jennifer Mudrack, Warsaw (four counts); (September) Jennifer Mudrack, Warsaw (six counts); (June) Amy Jenkins, Sidney; Thomas Bitterling, Warsaw (two counts); (April) Barbara Hyden, North Manchester; (March) David Pantos, Pierceton; Thomas Bitterling, Warsaw (two counts); (February) Thomas Bitterling, Warsaw; Heather Buhrt, Warsaw.
Battery - (August) Terrance Warren, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (April) Scott Tinsley, Warsaw.
Shooting From Road/Illegal Possession Of Deer - (April) Ed Kerlin, Warsaw.

Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (December) Troy L. Robinson, 17, Rochester; Cameron M. Beer, 17, Syracuse; Joshua I. Lundy, 19, North Webster; (June) Billy L. Pratt, 27, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Arnold Rowe, South CR 450E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,056.34 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Hemant Patel, doing business as Auto Traders, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $946.94 due on insurance policies, plus interest and court costs.
Legal Separation
Howard
Teresa Howard, Kosciusko County, and Timothy Howard, West CR 900S, Claypool. They were married July 2, 1988, and separated Jan. 2, 1999. There are two minor children.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Dawn M. Lajoice. Plaintiff awarded $1,477.81 by default, plus interest and attorney fees.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Kenny L. Miller) vs. Dennis W. Seffens. Plaintiff awarded $1,681.59 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Cecil G. Meade, $1,323.10; Daniel L. and Julie Clay, $654.56; Keith and Rebecca Vanthoff, $726.49; Debra Robbins, $707.35; and Lonnie C. and Evelyn Rake, $673.86.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Brian C. and Debra S. Carter. Plaintiff awarded $4,265.31 by default, plus court costs and interest. Also, $14,457.98 remains due on contract.
• Perkins Facial Plastic, P.C., vs. Jimmy Burchett. Plaintiff awarded $5,005.22 by default, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Providian National Bank vs. Chester D. Crum. Plaintiff awarded $4,311.80, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Randell and Betty J. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $8,370.52.
• First American Title Insurance Co. vs. Norman L. and Rozella M. Tinkey. Plaintiff awarded $118,532.91 by default, plus interest, $5,169.21 in attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• William C. Cartwright vs. Indiana Heat Transfer Corp. and Donald W. Mangun, individually and in his capacity as employee of Indiana Heat Transfer Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Charles J. and Sherry A. Mather. Jan. 15.
• David M. and Bonnie S. White. Jan. 18.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ann Marie and Donald Grimm vs. Kristal M. Prater, East Hendricks Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 17, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of East Winona Avenue and South Scott Street. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Economy Auto Sales of Knox Inc. vs. Angel D. Cavendar, North Judson. Plaintiff seeks $5,960 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Santana
Kathy Santana, South CR 900W, Pierceton, and Jose Santana, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. They were married April 19, 1994, and separated Jan. 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Wireman
Rick Wireman Sr., South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, and Teresa R. Wireman, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 2, 1979, and separated Nov. 2, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Star Financial Bank vs. Jose and Enrique Malagon. Plaintiff awarded $10,436.71 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Insurance Co. vs. David M. Felix. Plaintiff awarded $10,009.47 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Karwyn Kris and Jeanine L. Doub. Plaintiff awarded $103,878.96 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Michael S. and Jennifer R. Moss. Plaintiff awarded $88,978.48 by default, plus interest, and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• CGU Insurance vs. Jeff Hamman, doing business as J.C. Hamman Construction, and Jeff Hamman.
• Meridian Insurance Co. vs. Don Fraley and Clarence Auler, doing business as Yogi's Disposal Service.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lisa and Joseph Hendrix. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $56 per week in child support. Jan. 11.
• Francis and Rena R. Meadows. Jan. 12.
• Beth A. (former name Walters restored) and Jay L. Urbin. Jan. 13.
• Christi Sue (former name Rockenbaugh restored) and Bryan Scott Vickery. Jan. 13.
• Richard and Candace A. Nolan. Jan. 14.
• Tosha (former name Marshall restored) and Stephen Clampitt. Jan. 18.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Ronnie and Dianna Sue Hall.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Tim L. Drake, 42, and Suzanne N. Conrad, 32, both of EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse.
• Rodney Brian Espinoza, 24, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Kim Marie Stansbury, 27, Warsaw.
• Arturo Centeno, 24, and Isabel Nunez, 22, both of Michaels Street, Warsaw.
• Michael A. Williams, 30, and Michelle A. Hartsell, 29, both of North CR 800E, Syracuse.
• Brian Clayton Davis, 24, and Christina Rene Hott, 19, both of West Weber Road, Silver Lake.
• Justin Douglas Bailey, 19, Japan, and Jolene Marie Hurst, 18, EMS T9 Lane, Leesburg.
• Brian Michael Waltz, 23, Michigan, and Lynna Marie McKinley, 22, East Prestwick Drive, Warsaw.
• Jamie Martin Stiffler, 23, and Gwenda Lyn Busz, 18, both of South CR 700E, North Manchester.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lance L. Bailey and Jaime Prater Clark, $985.29; Kevin and Lois M. Cooksey, $580.29; Ralph E. Crawford and Denise J. Kintzel, $420.83; Dorothy and Daniel Ferrell, $1,630.52; Sherry L. Hursey Hardesty, $670.59; Linda L. Kinney, $306.16; Sherry and Byron K. Parsons, $473.85; Rhonda K. Phillips, $2,075.89; Elizabeth and Darrell Ruch, $273.44;
Also, Shaun A. Minglin, $238.32; John Laba, $340.17; Filiberto Castillo, $895.45; Jason R. Coleman, $1,747.51; Mark W. Davis, $437.54; Timothy and Kathy Garris, $332.56; Kristina D. and Roy D. Hatfield, $783.78; Joel and Carolyn McNicholas, $1,579.54; William N. Hyde and Janice M. Thomas, $607.02; Karen J. and Richard E. McCuddy, $207.19; and Teresa Rosenquist, $162.77.
• Gruel Enterprises, doing business as Mr. Steve's Rent-To-Own, vs. Gary Williamson. Plaintiff awarded $932.74.
• The May Department Store vs. Rick D. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $486.69.
• Superior Auto Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ashley Pennington, $2,054.18, and James P. Jr. and Theresa R. Berner, $742..
• Sterling Management, doing business as M-Dee Acres Apartments, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Blynn White, $1,512.50, and Christopher and Stephanie Keim, $745.50.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Sherman Gunnels. Plaintiff awarded $243.59.

Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Fred Osburn, Mentone.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in October was Michael McCord, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in June and license suspended one year was Angela Sauter, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After Accident - Fined $49.50 in July and sentenced to six days in jail was Jesse D. Bradley, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Michael Jacobs, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $125 in December and sentenced to two days in jail was Brenda Duty, Pierceton.
Fined $125 in November was Maria Valverde, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Steven Kurosky, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $200 in December was Jon Andrews, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Gerhid Homes, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Jeremy Doty, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in July was John Slone, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in December was Robert Castle, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June and license suspended 180 days was Jason Shaffer, Silver Lake.
Fined $25 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Richard Dunnuck, Burket.
Failure To Check In Deer - Fined $50 in December was William Hollandsworth, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in December was Patricia Villaverde, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Joseph Williams, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in August was Christopher Henson, Milford.
Battery - Fined $50 in August was David Light, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in July and sentenced to four days in jail was Matthew Manuel, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in June and sentenced to six days in jail was Lance Bailey, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Jason Shaffer, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in January was Daniel J. Shafer, 39, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in January were Mark Wiggs, 20, Pierceton, and Troy D. Martin, 33, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in December were Michael A. Anderson, 36, Warsaw; Steve M. Kauffman, 44, Nappanee; Joyce E. Richter, 56, Silver Lake; and Michael L. Faulkenberg, 20, North Webster.
Fined $25 in December was Robert Casey, 31, Milford.
Fined $27 in November was Travis E. Meade, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in October was Robert J. Vernatter, 18, Tippecanoe.
Fined $27 in August was Jerome S. Leedy, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January were Brian S. Breeden, 29, Warsaw; Michael D. Naish, 61, Winona Lake; Frank D. Garber, 42, Pierceton; and William S. Pietrzak, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Steven C. Van Dyke, 18, Warsaw; Brian E. Malik, 33, North Webster; Wesley C. Lederman, 18, Milford; William E. Pauwels, 51, Cromwell; Kevin J. Mitler, 24, Etna Green; Brent L. Cavender, 22, Nappanee; and Glen E. Miller, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in October was Timothy J. Bennett, 38, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September was Jason L. Scharf, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January 1998 was Jody L. Miller, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Daniel G. Hilliard, 50, Warsaw, and Jeremy D. Lawlor, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in November was Nathan T. Benyousky, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January was Keni S. Brown, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Angela M. DeGaetano, 16, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Ronald E. Rodriguez, 20, Pierceton.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Rodolfo Silva, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Angela Taylor, 23, Winona Lake; Mark W. Wiggs, 20, Pierceton; and Leah A. Gibson, 18, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in December was Tom A. Burley, 37, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Michael G. Fetters, 22, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January 1998 was Joshua J. Orcutt, 19, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in December was Scott A. Williamson, 22, Warsaw.
Allowing A Dog To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Nate T. Benyousky, 23, Warsaw.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in May was Rick Rapsavage, 45, Warsaw.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Chelsa L. Skees, 17, Warsaw.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Criminal Mischief - (July) John Slone, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (December) Jennifer Mudrack, Warsaw (four counts); (September) Jennifer Mudrack, Warsaw (six counts); (June) Amy Jenkins, Sidney; Thomas Bitterling, Warsaw (two counts); (April) Barbara Hyden, North Manchester; (March) David Pantos, Pierceton; Thomas Bitterling, Warsaw (two counts); (February) Thomas Bitterling, Warsaw; Heather Buhrt, Warsaw.
Battery - (August) Terrance Warren, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (April) Scott Tinsley, Warsaw.
Shooting From Road/Illegal Possession Of Deer - (April) Ed Kerlin, Warsaw.

Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (December) Troy L. Robinson, 17, Rochester; Cameron M. Beer, 17, Syracuse; Joshua I. Lundy, 19, North Webster; (June) Billy L. Pratt, 27, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Arnold Rowe, South CR 450E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,056.34 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Hemant Patel, doing business as Auto Traders, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $946.94 due on insurance policies, plus interest and court costs.
Legal Separation
Howard
Teresa Howard, Kosciusko County, and Timothy Howard, West CR 900S, Claypool. They were married July 2, 1988, and separated Jan. 2, 1999. There are two minor children.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Dawn M. Lajoice. Plaintiff awarded $1,477.81 by default, plus interest and attorney fees.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Kenny L. Miller) vs. Dennis W. Seffens. Plaintiff awarded $1,681.59 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Cecil G. Meade, $1,323.10; Daniel L. and Julie Clay, $654.56; Keith and Rebecca Vanthoff, $726.49; Debra Robbins, $707.35; and Lonnie C. and Evelyn Rake, $673.86.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Brian C. and Debra S. Carter. Plaintiff awarded $4,265.31 by default, plus court costs and interest. Also, $14,457.98 remains due on contract.
• Perkins Facial Plastic, P.C., vs. Jimmy Burchett. Plaintiff awarded $5,005.22 by default, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Providian National Bank vs. Chester D. Crum. Plaintiff awarded $4,311.80, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Randell and Betty J. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $8,370.52.
• First American Title Insurance Co. vs. Norman L. and Rozella M. Tinkey. Plaintiff awarded $118,532.91 by default, plus interest, $5,169.21 in attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• William C. Cartwright vs. Indiana Heat Transfer Corp. and Donald W. Mangun, individually and in his capacity as employee of Indiana Heat Transfer Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Charles J. and Sherry A. Mather. Jan. 15.
• David M. and Bonnie S. White. Jan. 18.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ann Marie and Donald Grimm vs. Kristal M. Prater, East Hendricks Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 17, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of East Winona Avenue and South Scott Street. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Economy Auto Sales of Knox Inc. vs. Angel D. Cavendar, North Judson. Plaintiff seeks $5,960 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Santana
Kathy Santana, South CR 900W, Pierceton, and Jose Santana, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. They were married April 19, 1994, and separated Jan. 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Wireman
Rick Wireman Sr., South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, and Teresa R. Wireman, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 2, 1979, and separated Nov. 2, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Star Financial Bank vs. Jose and Enrique Malagon. Plaintiff awarded $10,436.71 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Insurance Co. vs. David M. Felix. Plaintiff awarded $10,009.47 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Karwyn Kris and Jeanine L. Doub. Plaintiff awarded $103,878.96 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Michael S. and Jennifer R. Moss. Plaintiff awarded $88,978.48 by default, plus interest, and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• CGU Insurance vs. Jeff Hamman, doing business as J.C. Hamman Construction, and Jeff Hamman.
• Meridian Insurance Co. vs. Don Fraley and Clarence Auler, doing business as Yogi's Disposal Service.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lisa and Joseph Hendrix. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $56 per week in child support. Jan. 11.
• Francis and Rena R. Meadows. Jan. 12.
• Beth A. (former name Walters restored) and Jay L. Urbin. Jan. 13.
• Christi Sue (former name Rockenbaugh restored) and Bryan Scott Vickery. Jan. 13.
• Richard and Candace A. Nolan. Jan. 14.
• Tosha (former name Marshall restored) and Stephen Clampitt. Jan. 18.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Ronnie and Dianna Sue Hall.
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Editor, Times-Union: Democrats have a long history of supporting lawlessness and they have the nerve to say no one is above the law. At times they act like spoiled children that expect to get their way all the time even if they have been naughty.

Just Plain Embarrassing
Editor, Times-Union: Donald Trump’s first 100 days have provided the most destruction, lawlessness, and cruelty our country has ever experienced.